Senior Lecturer, Digital Health and Information Management

Job No.:567717

Work type:Continuing

Position: Senior Lecturer (Level C) – Teaching Focused OR Teaching and Research

Location: Melbourne (Bundoora Campus)

School: Psychology and Public Health, La Trobe University

Employment Type: Full-Time, Continuing

About the Role:

As a Senior Lecturer, you will have the flexibility to choose between two career tracks:

• Teaching Focused: Lead the development of innovative curricula, deliver high-quality learning experiences, and contribute to the scholarly advancement of teaching practices in health information management, digital health and related fields.
• Teaching and Research: In addition to your teaching duties, you will contribute to high-impact research, build a research portfolio, and secure funding for research projects, particularly in the areas of health information management and digital health.

Key Responsibilities for the Teaching Focused Role:

• Develop and deliver engaging curriculum through face-to-face, online, and blended learning methods.
• Mentor and lead fellow academics in curriculum design and teaching.
• Supervise Honours and Master’s students, while supporting their intellectual and professional growth.
• Obtain funding for teaching improvement projects and contribute to the School’s leadership and administration.

Key Responsibilities for the Teaching and Research Role:

• All of the above teaching responsibilities, plus:
• Conduct and lead innovative and high-impact research.
• Publish research papers, present at conferences, and represent the university at external events.
• Supervise Honours, Master’s, and PhD students in research projects.
• Lead research teams and secure funding from grants, contracts, and consultancies.

Required Qualifications & Skills (for both tracks):

• PhD or equivalent in digital health, health information systems, or a related field.
• Expertise in health information systems and at least one of the other health information management knowledge domains: health informatics, health data analysis or clinical classification.
• Proven excellence in teaching and curriculum development, with demonstrated leadership in online and traditional learning environments.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage a diverse student population.

For the Teaching and Research Role:

• Strong research publication record with national or international impact.
• Experience in securing research funding from competitive grants or contracts.
• Leadership experience in managing research projects or teams.

If you’re ready to lead and inspire the next generation of health information management professionals and contribute to impactful research, we invite you to apply now!

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills, and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Thursday 10th October 2024

For more details about the role, please contact Professor James Boyd at James.Boyd@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Melissa Magaton, Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner E. M.magaton@latrobe.edu.au

Position Descriptions below:

Teaching Focused –

PD – Level C Teaching Focused HIM .pdf

Teaching & Research –

PD – Level C Teaching and Research HIM.pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume
• Please address the essential criteria and submit this with your application

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Why La Trobe? At La Trobe University, we are dedicated to transforming lives through education and research. We offer flexible working arrangements, a supportive community, and opportunities for professional growth. Join us at our beautiful Bundoora campus and be part of a university committed to diversity, inclusion, and excellence.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.

Advertised:11/9/2024

Closing Date:10/10/2024

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